How to travel from Vézelay to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Vézelay and Dunkirk is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Vézelay to Dunkirk by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance517km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Dunkirk by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Vézelay and Dunkirk is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Vézelay and Dunkirk by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Dunkirk is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Dunkirk. We recommend that you drive to Dunkirk. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare, Auxerre St Gervais and Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 7h 40m.

The closest major airport to Dunkirk is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Vézelay and Dunkirk. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Dunkirk is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Transport options from Vézelay to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 40m
€36($36)
once daily520km (323 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand517km (321 miles)

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Airports near Dunkirk

The following major airports near Dunkirk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Dunkirk
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
226km (141 miles) from Dunkirk